Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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